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Radar Malfunction Temporarily Closes Airport
Flights suspended Thursday evening, sluggish start to Friday reported.
Charleston International Airport suspended inbound and outbound flights Thursday evening after a radar malfunction, ABC News 4 reported.
By Friday, the airport was reopened, but reports are that everything is sluggish after Thursday's issues. To track live flight information, click here.
The TV news agency reported:
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According to officials at Charleston International Airport, a VHF omnidirectional radio range malfunctioned. As a result, all flights have been canceled.Â
The VOR is a short-range radio navigation system that allows aircraft to determine where they are located in relation to the airport. It also allows the flight crew to stay on course by receiving a series of beacons from the ground.
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